WA's GOP leaders not worried by Trump’s federal changes Republicans in Olympia say it's too early to tell how President Donald Trump's efforts to cut back federal spending will impact the state. Jeanie Lindsay
Gov. Hochul takes action on embattled NYC Mayor Adams NY Governor Kathy Hochul moved Tuesday to oust NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office over a growing scandal involving federal corruption charges and Adams' controversial ties to the Trump administration. Brian Mann
Is the Justice Department cutting breaks to people who seem loyal to Trump? The department dropped a case against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, withdrew from an investigation against Rep. Andy Ogles, and moved to dismiss the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Carrie Johnson
In the Seattle area, DEI work was already declining before Trump's vow to end programs President Donald Trump has vowed to end federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Those who work in DEI consulting say that even before he was elected, demand was falling off and the field was shifting.
Understanding presidential power in the age of Trump New York Times writer Charlie Savage discusses the scope of executive power as President Trump circumvents Congress, pushes legal boundaries and fires scores of federal workers, including at the FBI. Tonya Mosley
Politics chat: State governors push back, Vance makes first international appearance As the Trump administration pushes the boundaries of executive authority, some state governors are pushing back. Deepa Shivaram
Is Elon Musk a threat to the MAGA base? NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Sohrab Ahmari, U.S. editor for the UnHerd, about his recent essay on that website entitled "Elon Musk is a danger to Trumpism." Tinbete Ermyas
Unpacking Rep. Ro Khanna's media strategy Congressman Ro Khanna is one of the few Democrats who have made it a priority to appear on the YouTube podcast circuit. He talks about his approach to new media, and what he gets out of going on comedy shows that he doesn't out of cable news. Andrew Limbong
The Jackpod: The child is father of the man On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks back at Elon Musk's traumatic childhood as a lens through which to understand the world view of the planet’s richest man.
Week in politics: Trump, Putin discuss the war, House and Senate Republicans divided We look at President Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and why House and Senate Republicans are charting different paths to passing Trump's budget. Scott Simon